HeyRuaHow to say “discretion” in Irish
- Irish:
- discréid
- English:
- discretion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DISH-kraydj” /ˈdʲɪʃkɾʲeːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- discréide, na discréide (e.g. easpa discréide, lack of discretion)
What does “discréid” mean?
- discretion
- The quality of being careful about what you say or do so as not to cause offence or reveal private information.Also: prudence, tact, confidentiality.
“Discréid” with the article
Here is discréid after the article (an t-alt).
an discréid
the discretion
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Discréid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using discréid, the Irish word for discretion.
Tá discréid ag teastáil sa chás seo.
Discretion is needed in this case.
Bhí an discréid ar fad aici.
She was completely discreet.
Léirigh sé easpa discréide ag an gcruinniú.
He showed a lack of discretion at the meeting.
Táim ag brath ar do dhiscréid.
I'm relying on your discretion.
Láimhseáil sí an scéal le discréid.
She handled the matter with discretion.
Is cuid den phost í an discréid.
Discretion is part of the job.
Bíonn gá le discréid i gcúrsaí dlí.
Discretion is necessary in legal matters.
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Discretion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discretion?
The Irish for discretion is discréid (pronounced “DISH-kraydj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce discréid in Irish?
Discréid is said like “DISH-kraydj” (IPA /ˈdʲɪʃkɾʲeːdʲ/).
Does discréid have a plural?
No plural form is given for discréid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does discréid change to dhiscréid or ndiscréid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) discréid becomes mo dhiscréid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiscréid (eclipsis).
Is 'discréid' the only word for discretion?
No, 'stuaim' or 'críonnacht' can express good sense or prudence, while 'discréid' is the specific word for discretion in the sense of keeping things private.
